Keshawn Dodds was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 24, 1978. He still resides there with his wife Tamara Dodds and daughter Sydney Sharee Dodds. Becoming known as a well established football player in Springfield, he was awarded a football scholarship to American International College in 1997. Mr. Dodds played football all four years at A.I.C., and later graduated with a B.A. in Education in 2001. After graduating from A.I.C., Keshawn went on to become a fourth and fifth grade elementary school teacher within the Springfield Public Schools. During his tenure, Mr. Dodds taught at the Homer and Washington Elementary Schools from 2001 - 2005. He later took a job under Springfield's Mayor, Charles V. Ryan as a Mayoral Aide. Mr. Dodds is back at American International College as the Director of Alumni and Community Relations. Keshawn Dodds is also a published author of a Juvenile Fiction series. He has written six books and currently has published two. The two books that are out are, "Menzuo (MEN-ZOO-O) in the Calling of the Sun Prince," and, "Menzuo S.W. (Solar Warriors) Legend of the Blue Diamond." The third installment of the series, “Menzuo S.W. Judgment Set Upon Earth,” is due out in the near future. Mr. Dodds’ goal is to become a full time writer and well known motivational speaker. Keshawn firmly believes when hard work meets dedication, success is born. You can find out more on Keshawn Dodds and the Menzuo S.W. (Solar Warriors) series at: www.myspace.com/menzuosw